When Wang Yongfeng saw the visitor, he was first taken aback. Then his gaze swept over the person, and his eyes unconsciously widened.
The person was wearing the teaching robe of Fengyun University, which meant that the old man was a teacher from Fengyun University.
Was he really here to recruit students in advance?
Wang Yongfeng found it hard to believe.
Previously, he had heard about Fengyun University's actions of recruiting students in advance, but he had never seen it with his own eyes.
After all, there are nearly a hundred martial - arts high schools of all sizes in the twelve cities of Ying Province combined.
Each year, tens of thousands of young martial artists graduate. Among them, those who can be recruited in advance by Fengyun University are but a handful, at most two or three, and sometimes not even one.
Being recruited in advance means getting a recommendation for admission, and a recommended student means a large amount of resources will be poured in....
Even though Fengyun University is a leading martial - arts university in Ying Province, it doesn't have enough resources to select a dozen or so recommended students each year.
In previous years, recommended students were mostly selected from the martial - arts students of Shanzhou City. Other cities usually could only look on helplessly.
It has been many years since Fengyun University last selected a recommended student from Linhai City.
Receiving such treatment, one is likely to soar to great heights in the future.
"Ye Li, Fengyun University is the best martial - arts university in Ying Province."
Wang Yongfeng coughed lightly and tried to remind Ye Li as euphemistically as possible, "If you get a recommendation for admission in advance, it will be of great help to your future development!"
"Exactly, exactly."
As he spoke, Elder Yu quickly came over and seemed to be nervously rubbing his hands.
When he saw that there were no traces of injury on Ye Li's skin under the tattered black robe, a distinct look of eagerness appeared in his eyes.
Sure enough, he hadn't misjudged. The injuries caused by the sword aura a few minutes ago had all disappeared. This healing speed was simply amazing.... What grade of martial - arts talent could this be?!
To encounter such a precious talent in such a place, the old man really felt lucky!
On the battle platform earlier, Elder Yu, who had the highest cultivation, saw clearly that Tang Yao's previous attacks were not completely ineffective against Ye Li. Instead, most of the attacks had injured Ye Li.
Especially that move [Mount Tai Holding the Sun]. Even with that strange white mist protecting him, the fierce sword qi had directly pierced through Ye Li's right abdomen.
However, these injuries that would be serious for ordinary martial artists were healed on Ye Li's body in just a few breaths!
When Elder Yu saw this scene, he almost popped his eyes out, and his heart was in turmoil.
No one understood the significance of this better than him.
If it weren't for a group of teachers surrounding him, he would have rushed down to confirm it directly.
Fortunately, the opportunity wasn't completely missed.
"Student Ye Li."
Elder Yu's Adam's apple rolled. Looking at the young man in black robes with a calm expression, he smiled gently and said,
"I happen to have a special recommendation quota in my hand. As long as you're willing, I'll personally be your supervisor. You can come to Fengyun University right away without even taking the martial - arts exam.
"To be honest, I'm a senior teacher at Fengyun University, and my martial - arts cultivation is also considered high - level. I definitely won't lead students astray. You can rest assured about that!"
Upon hearing this, even Wang Yongfeng's expression became strange.
Was this really a teacher from Fengyun University and not a salesman from some martial - arts cram school?
Was he being a bit too enthusiastic?
While feeling strange, he also felt a bit bitter.
You know, when he took the martial - arts exam back then, he had never seen such a scene. The few intermediate teachers from Fengyun University were all cold - faced and exuded indifference all over.
When it came to Ye Li, even a senior teacher was acting like a salesman....
The recommendation quota was understandable. After all, Ye Li, who had defeated Tang Yao, had this potential.
But this attitude that was almost like "I'm very happy" written all over his face was a completely different matter.
Did this mean that Ye Li's potential was outstanding even among recommended students?!!
Thinking of this, Wang Yongfeng's breathing quickened.
Could it be that there was some potential in Ye Li that he hadn't seen?
"..."
Ye Li didn't answer directly but instead asked,
"What are the benefits of this recommendation quota?"
What he lacked the most was the opportunity to earn evil values and various martial - arts skills and techniques.
"Of course there are benefits!" Elder Yu smiled confidently and straightened up, saying,
"Just the library of Fengyun University. You can directly go to the fourth floor with the voucher. Not to mention second - and third - rank martial - arts skills, even fourth - rank precious martial - arts skills, as long as you want to exchange them, you have the qualification to do so.
"Furthermore, there's the level of contacts. Many of the teachers in Fengyun University are high - level figures from various powerful forces. To be honest, ordinary martial - arts students only have the opportunity to meet them on campus. These are all potential connections."
As he spoke, he deliberately hinted,
"Come to think of it, I'm also the honorary elder of many associations, and I have control over a lot of resources and opportunities for secret - realm training. As long as I want to, I can allocate them to the students I favor.
"Moreover, when you don't understand something while practicing martial - arts skills usually, you can ask the teachers at will. With the title of [Recommended Student], they're very willing to explain it to you...."
Elder Yu talked non - stop until he was a bit parched.
He looked at Ye Li, whose expression remained unchanged, cleared his throat, and continued with a smile, "If you're willing to be my student, that would be even better. What I can offer you is definitely more than the leaders of those second - rate forces."
Upon hearing this, Ye Li nodded slightly.
As expected of the martial - arts university with the most profound Background in Ying Province, the benefits were indeed very tempting.
Although the actual difficulty was probably much greater than what the other side said, the opportunities that Fengyun University could provide were indeed substantial.
He didn't lack teachers to teach martial - arts skills, nor did he want those fragile connections. But he did have some need for such opportunities.
"I see. It's really quite good."
Finally, in Elder Yu's eager gaze, Ye Li said calmly,
"But I refuse."
[Teasing a 106 - year - old senior teacher of Fengyun University with words, evil value +500!]
Elder Yu, who had thought it was a sure thing, was taken aback and couldn't help but ask,
"Why? Are the conditions not generous enough?"
"They're generous." Ye Li nodded naturally.
"Then you?"
"I refuse."
[Teasing a 106 - year - old senior teacher of Fengyun University with words, evil value +200]
You have to admit, teasing the old man is quite interesting.
Ye Li sighed inwardly.
His habit of liking to say NO to those who are certain of success is probably hard to get rid of.
"So.... why refuse?" Elder Yu's face turned a bit red.
Ye Li smiled softly and said, "Because I want to take the martial - arts exam."
"You still want to take the martial - arts exam?"
Elder Yu was stunned, then said earnestly, "It's completely unnecessary. After this battle, the students of Qingshan No.1 Middle School probably hate you to the core.
"If these hundreds of people spare the energy during the martial - arts exam, they might come to trouble you collectively. At that time, you'll be outnumbered and it'll be easy for something to go wrong!"
"Then.... what if I take the martial - arts exam and then take the recommendation quota?" Wang Yongfeng asked tentatively.
He thought that Ye Li probably wanted to temper himself through the martial - arts exam and planned to help him Strive for it.
"That's even more unnecessary." Elder Yu glanced at him and said helplessly,
"There's only one recommendation quota in my hand for this session of Fengyun University. You know about Shanzhou No.1 Middle School, right? Among the martial - arts high schools in Ying Province, it has the deepest Background and has produced the largest number of geniuses over the years.
"As far as I know, they also have several genius contestants this year, all of them outstanding and arrogant.
"If they hear that you, a recommended martial - arts student, have come to take the martial - arts exam, they'll definitely come to meet you on purpose." As he spoke, he looked at Ye Li and explained seriously,
"To put it bluntly, they'll come to trouble you and test your level."
"Why?" Ye Li asked.
"Out of dissatisfaction!"
Elder Yu sighed and said, "Student Ye Li, listen to an old man's advice. The martial - arts exam is no joke. Aren't you just asking for trouble?
"There's really no need to compete with them on this, right?"
After saying that, Elder Yu suddenly noticed that the young man's black pupils in front of him were getting brighter and brighter.
"Indeed."
In Elder Yu's puzzled gaze, Ye Li said indifferently, "How about this? Let's each take a step back. I'll take the recommendation quota, and I'll also take the martial - arts exam."
What, you want it all?
Elder Yu looked at Wang Yongfeng beside him in bewilderment, suspecting that he had misheard.